CASE STUDY
3D Printed Tool Lifts 2000lb (960kg) Engine Piston
Wärtsilä, a billion-dollar manufacturer based in Helsinki, saved hundreds of thousands of Euros by optimizing their manufacturing processes with 3D printing. With the strength of solid steel, one continuous carbon fiber tool can lift up to 2000lbs (960kg), but at a weight that’s 75% lower than its machined predecessor.
This case study will explain:
- Why light-weighting tools can reduce costs in transportation
- How 3D printing speeds up the introduction of new products with faster, cheaper, and safer tool creation
- Where you can optimize your factory to reduce costs and speed up production